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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-30

Colorow thtestens TO become epi-
demic IN the White River regiou.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-30

An opportunity is now offered to
Ute-ilize The army.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1887-04-11

i6nen ntdts iibrtg, aGs 6as Galt gu fappcu
uno 10 raid alS m0glid benz ufer Slt5urus
bern, baS iic taum rod errei6en %tonnteu,
10 raid fiilte it6 oa5 Goot. .3ipet 33Gbne,
bic Der 6ai i'm 6ol5e beS 8ooteS iteden lteB,
ftn0 Sic ein5tge Gropbde 6ieies Samples, Ser
!6ai dber bot ii6 nit ber 6arpune i'm 9eibe
oaDongen10ht.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1887-04-11
Sm S0taie

tGble i'd mid oFne bieie &r3nei nidJt iifer.
yttdt8 fonlnt tbr Sur 6etluug Don Sober
letOen I1to 6Ir Reinigung Se3 8iutes glei6."
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tAretbt: Dltein iiuglte8 Sinh lpuroe i'm
Alter bon Stuei SaDrcn non etrem litter
letb8leioet ergrifel, bas mir nift Su beilen
oerrnohten. Wir oeriudteu Dtele 6eilulttz
tel, 0ter es tuuroe tmnner I6ltmnler, utlO
SuIebt l0ar bNS Sinh 10 Qbeefaleu, 6os IS
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tneroet fonnte. Giuer Der Acr5te Oad1tc, Die
urlade lQ9e in SfropbeIn. @8ir 0eriGaften
ms cine 6lQidie non
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1887-04-11
0im0ef @iO

IN !Iper'8 SariapariGa. Mir bat lie sic
@elnnobett OOltommen tpieoer Bergetellt."
Sames Srendy bon Ntdtiou, Ranias,
ld)relht: vAlen, Die an Der 2eber letbeu,
eulpfeble t9 oringenO Aper'S Sariaparjlla.
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@rfrat1Fung Der 2eber gequdlt; 6a rictb mir
Elm DrenrO 81 6ieier Arsnei; uto fe Oers
fd)afte mir Ioglet6 Grlei6terllrg, uno beilte
mid 5nlet't oouitanoig." Trau $. sc. 8io=
ber, Al 9iptgbt GIN, Soltoll, Otaii., idreibt:
nSeit ttebreren Sobreu gebraud)e i'd Qper'S
SarIapGrilla in nletner Gamilie, uno felbft
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1887-04-11
Gus OlitM

bat MIR ba ietn @erbGeiben, no &6rpcr unS
@eiit pOlsOmnen gei1no fjub; unO ba8 fam
man %erlangen, ipeun man leiu 8lut ourd)
4per'S S%ariapariIa reinigt uuo Itdrft. 6.
Vi. SotparO BON Nerpport, 81. S., it]reibt:
sabre lang lttt id) on Gfropbeln. 9as
bette Wtittel gegen 0ieIe &ranfbett
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1887-04-11

1teber etnen tntereiiante EFT
&ombf NIT etnem 6atfti6 bertd)7
tet y9aS Gaplan6": @m s. b. 90. purbe
et1 u~r1getp6bnli@ grDBer8 laubat i'm letdltet
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SltIu1len bes 8o0tes botten ein @etpebr ltro
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inns rGberten 1t6 benz ettpn 20 SUB lan9erI
Bur16en, pel6er ie audi ruDi9 berallto1lt7
men IieB, 9ta6 mebrere1t pergeolt0en
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pG6Bli6 nit 2llggeidtuinDigtett, pas 8oot
btnter lid beri6Ieppenb, bdpott. 9as Soot
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etpa 20 SSa6en lang auSgelaIien Itt0 per
Sot. neld1er sie1nli6 nabe Der SberTl61e
mar. id)oB nun 3iDiid)en Die mGd)tt9e1t uter1
feIIeu, unb bic 8ootirla{len peri ud)ten oas
llntbier 6urd etnen itarfen Stud on Der
Seine at einem @inbalten 5t brtn9elt,
ieood 6er9e6li1. Die 8ildle tpuroe nIeDr>
mails ouf ben Sat ab9efeuert, bod NIT tet5
rcm Grfolo. Nim aber febrte it6 Der 6tl9
oeoeu bos 8pot uno i6Wang it1 ploBltd
iiber WoIler, ols oh er ms 8oot l9nelerI
tpollte, Derfeblte je6p6 ietn 3tel. 9arG1t
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9lanfe ~berausbiB. Wteoer tolIroe etll
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Ser pafte Der 6oi 0as BoDt; Otelest1lGI EN-
orofeS Qotb in boS 8oot unter NallertlG9e
betbeno. g3lrn tparcn sic SnIaiien IN Notgy
So Sns Wnfipr raid eiuftr0mte ltl0 IS pllGp
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1887-04-11

= Nm Il. Sebru0t IT DE 4S0Tt ltnTOelt
Gi6tto tn . tltbtrtcnauge9rtfz
ZEN unb Inn 1871, 900 5fltbeI in 8apier un0
10000 Nu6el in @plb beroubt iporbet.
Ser &utIder uno 5tpei betpoffnete 8egIeiter
tpur6en eri6oiicn, Die An9retier iouen
J}ibiliiten getpeien fem, BON Oenen elmer ans
gebltN Derboftet iporoen lit uno sic gtanelt
ietner Wtiti6uGotgen ange9eben bat, Inter
BEN leBteren beftnoet iidJ audi Elm Boitbeam=
ten aus Giditd.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1887-04-11

: Die ri It'll @%egterung iou
jeBt bereit iein, Die WittteI gum San elmer
$50 Merit Iangen i6malipurtgeu 81 item
balm IN Stbtr Ell Stpii6en Dem 8ate
faliee l1t6 StreteuSf an ser G6tlfQ Ole
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
A valuable Medical Treaslse.

The edition for 1888 of the sterling Medical
Annual, known as Hostetters Almanac is now
ready, andmay be obtained free OF cost, of drug.
gists and general county dealers in all parts OF
the United States, Mexico, and indeed in every
civilized portion OF the Western Hemisphere,
This Almanac has been issued regularly at the
commencement OF every year for over ene-hith
of a century, 1t combines, with the soundest
practical advice for the preservation and restor-
atiol of health, large amount OF interesting
and amusing light reading and the calendar,
astronomical calculations, chronological items
&C., are prepared with great care and viii be
found entirely accurate. The issue of Hostel
ters Almanac for 1888 will probably be the
largest edition of medical work ever publish
ed in any country. The proprietors, Messrs
Hostetter & Co., PIttsburg, Pa ON receipt of Q
two cent stamp, will forward a copy by mail tC
any person who cannot procure one In his neigh
borhood
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
Failing Health.

Tea years ago my health began to fall,
| was troubled with distressing Cough,
Night Sweats, Weakness, and Nervous.
ness, I tried various remedies prescribed
by different physicians, but became so
weak that could not 20 up stairs with.
out stopping to rest. My friends recon-
mended mo to try Ayers Sarsaparllla,
which did, and l am now as healthy and
strong AS ever. - Mrs. L. L. Williams,
Alexandria, MINI.
l have used Ayers Sarsaparilla, In my
family, for Scrofula, and know, II It Is
taken faithfully, that 1t will thoroughly
eradicate this terrible disease. have also
prescribed 1t rs tonic, as well as M alter
alive, and must say that honestly believe
II TO be the best blood medicine ever
compounded. W. F. Fowler, D. D, g.,
NJ. D., Greenyile, Tenn,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
Consumption surely Cared.

kissing Mrs. Langtry's shoes was
mot exactly the occupation which
Mrs. Langtry liked to see gentlemen
in her company pursue" The idea
of kissing the shoes Of u woman who
has mouth
When you feel depressed don't dose
yourself with mean bitters. Hodges
Sarsaparilla renoyates and invigorates
the system, and cures all diseases
arising from an impure state of the
blood. 81 per bottle, six bottles far
SIS. Manufactured by Rangum Root
Medicine Co, Nashville, Tenn. Sold
by NJ. A. Mcfarland.
General Sherman, one Of the most
inveterate Of New York first nightrrs,
is usually accompanied by some pref.
ty young lady of his acquaintance,
his wife being opposed to the theatre.
He usually wears a shocklngly bad
suit of clothes on these occasions, but
is the embodiment Of chivalrous at-
tention to the lady whom he is with.
TIN. G. is not cure-all, but a
quarter OF century OF constant use
has demonstrated beyond question
that Tanners Infallihle Neuralgia
Cure is the only known infallible cure
for all kinds of neuralgia and for ner-
vous headache. 80 cents per box.
Manufactured by Rangum Root Med
icine Co, Nashville, Tenn. Sold by
NJ. A. Mcfarland
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
BucIslen's Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chibains, Corns and all Skin Erup.
tons, and positively cures Piles, or ne
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund,
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
The First Sign

OF failing health, whether in the form Of
Night sweats and Nervousness, or In q
sense of General WEAKNESS and Loss Of
Appetite, should suggest the use Of Ayers
sarsaparilla. This preparation is most
effective for giving tone and strength
TO the enfeebled system, promoting the
digestion and assimilation Of food, restor-
ing the nervous forces to their normal
condition, and for purifying, enrieking,
and yitalizinV the blood,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
?IMlTA Hill NURSERIES,
Pc MQA. NC.

Two and oue.hali miles west OF Green's
boro, at Junction OF Salem Railroad.
The main line OF the Richmond &
Danville Railroad passes through
the Nursery and within 100 feet Of
the Office and residence. Salem
trains make regular stops twice dai.
ly each way.
Those interested in fruit and ruitgrowing are
cordially invited to inspect this, the largest Nur.
sery in the state and one OF the largest in the
South.
The proprietor has fol many years visited
the leading Nurseries of the North and West
and corresponded with those of foreign coun.
tries, gathering every fruit that was calculated
to suit the South, and being located in the
center of the Piedmont section OF North Caro-.
lima and with 80 years experience, also the ex.
perience of my father before me, I can claim
without hesitancy that trees, &C., grown in
these Nurseries will do better in any OF the
Southern or border States than ii grown further
North or South. Try and be convinced. My
stock consists OF over
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

Miss Nina Van Zandt, the wife (by
proxy of August Spies, who was late
ly hanged by the neck until he was
dead, has undertaken to starve herself
to death,
Positively the best remedy ever dis
discovered for all diseases of man and
beast that can be reached by an ex-
ternal medical application, is Ran
gum Root Liniment. One trial will
convince. Manufactured only by
Rangum Root Medicine Co., Nash
vile, Tenn. so cents per bottle. For
sale by NJ. A. Mcfarland.
Local trade in chicago has improv.
ed wonderfully since the execution Of
the Anarchists.
Home testimonials are most reliable,
and if you will send your name and
address we will send statements Of
numbers Of the best citizens OF Nash.
Vile regarding the wonderful cures
effected bv the Ethiopian Pile Oint-
ment. Ituever fails. 80 cents and 81
per bottle. Manufactured by Ran
gum Root Medicine Co., Nashville
Tenn. For sale by NJ A. McF arland
The Anarchists and beer are insep'
arabic companions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
Dyspepsia Cured.

1t would be impossible for me to de.
scribe what l suffered from Indigestion
and Headache up to the time l begun
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. / was under
the care of various physicians and tried
great many kinds of medicines, but
never obtained more than temporary re-
lief. After taking Ayers SarSaparilla for
short time, my headache disappeared,
and my stomach performed its duties more
perfectly. To-day my health Is COM
pletely restored, - Mary Harley, Spring
field, Mass.
l have been greatly benefited BY the
prompt use Of Ayers SarSapuriN. 1t
tones and invigorates the system, regulates
the action of the digestive and assimilatiye
organs. and vitaizes the blood. II Is,
without doubt, the most reliable blood
purifier yet discovered. 49, II. u, Johnson,
1888 Atlantic ave-, Brooklyn, \. !,
Ayers Sarsapa4. lila,
prera-e. "a .E..'' ."... as
,#.- '.,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
1nn pER OROFIT ANA sAMPLEs
N!TCHEiI'S KIDNEY YlAS!EHS,

For Pam or Weakness Across the Kidneys,
Back or Loins, Where hundreds of so.called
remedies have been tried and failed, MITCHELLs
KIDNEY PLAsTERs have proved successful By
their use they cleanse all instructions from the
Kidneys give tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn, destroying the last faint of the disease and
leave the patient in splendid condition. Cor
Sale by Druggists Everywhere.
PRICE FIFTY CENTS
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

A State convention of workingmen
has been called meet at Staunton Jan
nary !.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
CURE III THE DEAE,

Pecks Patent Improved Cushioned Ear Drums
PERFECTLY RESTORE THE HEARING
whether deafness is caused by colds, fevers or
injuries to the natural drums Always in DO.
sition, but Invisible to others and comfortable
to wear. Music, conversation, even Whispering
heard distinctly We refer to those usin thom
Write to F HlSCOX, 8i9 Broadway cor. l4th st
new York, fOrillustrated book of proof free
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

Like a thief at night it steals
in upon us unawares. The pa
tients have pains about til,
chest and sides, and sometime,
in the back. They feel dull
and sleepy; the mouth has a
bad taste, especially in The
morning. A sort Of sticky slime
collects about the teeth. The
appetite is poor. There is a
feeling like a heavy load on the
stomach; sometimes Il faint, all
gone sensation at the pit of the
stomach which food does not
satisfy. The eyes are sunken,
the hands and fee' become cold
and clammy. After a while a
cough sets in, at first dry, but
after a few months tits attend
ed with a greenish-cofored ex-
pectoration. The patient feels
tired all the while, and sleep
does not seem to afford any
rest. After a time he becomes
nervous, irritable and gloomy,
and has evil forebodings. There
is a glddiness, a sort of whTl.
ing sensation in the head when
rising up suddenly. The bow
els become costive; the skin is
dry and hot attimes; the blood
becomes thick and stagnant;
the whites of the eyes become
tinged with yellow; the urine
is scanty and high colored, de,
posting a sediment after stand.
ing. There is frequently 8
splitting up of the food, some.
times. with q sour taste and
sometimes with a sweetisl
taste; this is frequently at.
tended with palpitatlon of the
heart; the vision becomes i'm
paired, with spots before the
eyes; there is a feeling of grea'
prostration and weakness. AL
of these symptoms are in turf
present. 1t is thought tina
nearly one-third of our popu
lation has this disease in som,
of its varied forms.
1t has been found that ply
sicians have mistaken the caus,
of this disease. Some hav,
treated it for a liver complaint
others for kidney disease, etc.
etc, but none of these kinds o
treatment have been ATTENDED
with success; for it is reall,
constipation and dyspepsia. |
is also found that Shaker Elk
tract Of Roots, or Mother Sci
gels Curative Syrup, wheI
properly prepared win remov
this disease in all it's stages
Care must be taken, however
to secure the genuine article.
IT WILL SELL BETTER THAN
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

Daniel Dalton, (col,) one town lot
adjoining T. s. Wellborn, R. ]. Lusk
and Queen ST., in the 9th Civil Dis
trict, Washington County, Tenn, and
in the town Of Johnson City, for the
year 1886. Tax 73c; Recorders fee
$500; Clerks fee 50c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

Austin K Co., one town lot adioin-
ing Alfred Hyder, Joe Wade, Harriet
Scott and E. T. & W. N. G. r. r., in
the 9th Civil District, Washington
County, Tenn, and in Johnson City,
for the year 1889. Tax $40; Re-
corders fee $2 90; Clerks fee SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

James Hale, one town lot adjoining
H. T. Davis, Upton Jobe and James
Hodges heirs, in the 9th Civil District,
Washington County, Tenn, and in
tho town of Johnson City, for the year
1888. Tax SOC; Recorders fee $500;
Clerks fee SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

John H. Sanders, one town lot adj
joining -, in the 9th Civil Dis.
trict, Washington County, Tenn, and
in the town Of Johnson City. Tax
$2.46; Recorders fee $500; Clerks
fee SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

w. R Miller, one town lot adjoin,
ing Sallie Kilby, Allie Harris, Brush
Creek and Church St., 9th Civil Dis
trict, Washington County, Tenn, and
in the town of Johnson City, for the
wears 1888 & 4. Taxes SIC; Recor-
ders fee $500; Clerks fee SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

Frank Wood, (col.,) one town lot adj
joining in the 9th Civil District,
Washington County, Tenn, and in
the town Of Johnson City, for the
years 1888 e. 4. Taxes Use; Record
ers fee $500; Clerks fee soc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01
COTTON.

Mr.. John q. Hemptinstall,
of Chnlahrmee, Cleburn Co.,
Ala, writes: "My wife has
been 50 much benefited by
Shaker Extract of Roots OF
Seigel's Syrup that she says
he would rather be without
cart of her food than without
ghe medicine. 1t has done her
aore good than the doctors and
nIiother medicines put together.
| would ride twenty miles to
get it into the hands of any suf-
ierer if he can get it in no other
way. | believe it WILSON sell in
this State better than cotton.
TESTIMONY FROM TEXAS.
Mrs, Sc. Barton, of Warner,
Ripley Co, Mo, writes that
she had been long afflicted with
dyspepsia ard disease of the
urinary Org;uls and was cured
by Shaker Extract of Roots.
Rev. J. J. Mcclure, merchant,
Of the same place, who sold
Mrs. Barton the iu,dicine, says
he has sold it for four years
and never knew il to fail.
SHE WAS ALMOST DEAD
/ was so low with dyspep.
STA that there was not a ply.
stefan to he found who could
do anything with me. / had
futtering Of the heart and
swimming of the head. One
day | read your pamphlet called
Size i~oJg the Shakers"
which described my disease
better tl'su | could myself. I
tried the Shaker Extract of
Roots aul Kept on with it until
to-day ! rejoice in good health.
Mrs, NJ. Z. Tinsley, Bevier,
Muhlenburg Co, Ky,
For sale by all Druggists, or
address the proprietor, A. J.
White, Limited, "a Warren
St. New York. ~l---
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

Mrs. Sallie Kilby, one town lot ad-
joining -,in Il e 9th Civil District,
Washington County, Tennessee, and
in the town of johnson City, for the
years 1SS3-4-5 & 6. Taxes $4.85; Re-
corders fee $500; Clerks fee SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

H. ]. Kilby, one town lot adjoining
W. NJ, Christian, E. T & W.N. G. R.
R. and Division St, in 9th Civil Dis
trict, Washington County, Tenn, and
in the town of johnson City for the
year 1886. Tax ~ 10; Recorders fee
$500; Clerks fee SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

Ed Johnson's Heirs, one town lot ad-
joining Lem Swingle heirs, T. NJ
Hickey, King St. and Queen St., in
The 9th Civil District, Washington
County, Tenn and in the town of
Johnson City, for the years 1S83-4-5
&c Taxes $452; Recorders fee 80 90
Clerks fee SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

james NJ. Keys, one town lot adioin-
ing John j. Ford, Henry Hughes and
on Main and Church streets, in the
9th Civil District of Washington ccun-
ty, Tenn, and in the town of johnson
City, for the years 18S4-5 &c. Taxes
$685. Recorders fee $500; Clerks
lee SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-01

Samuel Slower, (col., one town lot
adjoining Dalton, Hoss, Wellborn and
Lusk, in the 9th Civil District, Wash.
ington County, Tenn, and in the
town of Johnson City, for the years
1854 & 6. Taxes $17S; Recorders
fee $500; Clerks fee SOC.
, 1887-01-23
Foreign Notes.

VIENNA, Jan. 'o2.-Under the lands
turn bill 1856, battallions, consisting of
1000 men each, will be formed and terri
torial battallions will be created according
to requirements.
LONDON, Jan. 22.--The Scottish Protes
tant alliance has sent to Queen Victoria a
memorial setting forth that the aggressions
of the papacy in Great Britain and the
supremacy Of the pope are subversive of
the queens authority and OF the peoples
rights and liberties, and that the avowed
aim Of the papacy is the vatican con-
quest and subsection Of Great Britain.
BERLIN, Jan. 22.-The lower house of
the landtag will not present an address to
Emperor William. The Conservatives
were unanimously in favor of presenting
him with an address, but the National
Liberals refused to cooperate. A rumor
il current that the manifesto. which it
is said Emperor William will issue will
take the form OF a letter culoeizing Prince
Bismarck.
, 1887-01-23

A trick which meets with great sue
cess is often played outside the stables.
In this instance the dealer is the buyer.
A farmer or peddler having a fairly good
horse for sale is approached by two men
sitting in a wagon behind a fast horse.
What will you take for him?" asks
n of them.
'seventy-five dollars and cheap at
that"
Considerable pickering cnsucs and the
animal is finally sold for $50. The
farmer by this time is so thoroughly
mixed up that he does not stop to count
the roll of small bills which is hastily
thrust into his hand. His horse is
speedily tied to the rear of The purchasers
wagon and disappears with. his new
owner in u cloud OF dust. The farmer
betakes himself to some little corner and
counts his money. which he finds is S25
or $50 short. BY this time he has for
gotten the description Of the men who
gave him the money and is helpless. He
cannot charge it on the market dealers,
because the transaction took place on the
street. There is not the slightest chance
that he will even SEQ his horse again or
receive the balance of his money New
York World.
, 1887-01-23
a Suspected.

New YORK, Jan. GA conference
was held to-day of representatives of in
surance companies and mutual protective
organizations, who held policies on the
life of John Tyler. whose suicide occurred
lately. The amount of the policies ag-
gregate $685. DOC. The beneiciaries we're
near acquaintance of Tyler. Policies to
the amount of sl35,00 O were represented
at the meeting. The secretary reported
that on investigation, Tyler, in ten ap-
plications, stated that he was Il commits
sion merchant, in ten cases that he was a
broker. and cnce a merchant. He had
given various addresses and in many his
bene6ciaries had paid premiums Abel
Crook. R. Werner and L. c. Wilton
were appointed to raise a fund for an in
vestigation into Tyler's life and habits
and his reasons for getting out the pol
icies.
, 1887-01-23
Military Reservations Open to
Settlement.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The secretary
of the interior has directed the commits
sioner of the general land Office to survey
and plat, preparatory to appraisement
and sale, all of the lands embraced in the
several abandoned military reservations.
which have been turned over to the in
terror department under provisions of the
act of June 5, 1884. The order directs
that as each reservation is sub divided
and plated, ii shall be at once so repor.
ed to the department, that appralsers
may be appointed and the lands offered
for sale at as carly a day AS possible. 1t
is stated that these reservations cover an
area of about 100, 900 acres and include
some of the choicest agricultural lands in
the states and territories in which they
are located.
Among the reservations embraced in
the secretary's order are the following:
Camp Goodwin, Camp Crittenden. old
Camp Grant, timber reservation, Fort
Verde and Fort Whipple in Arizona,
, 1887-01-23
The White Plains Murders.

New York, Jan. 20. Inspector
Byrnes' detectives have solved the iden-
tity of the White Plains murderers who
shot each other when cornered by the
pursuing crowd after their murder of
William c. Mead. They were supposed
to be brothers. Their names are now
known to be John Brisbane, II years old,
and Thos. Brisbane, 10 years old. Both
were dime novel readers. They were not
thieves by trade, but came of a good fam
lily of No. 1870 North Monroe street, in
this city. Both have been employed in a
silver mandatory here. They lett home
on the 10th to 90 to work and have not
been seen since. The cause of their
sudden criminal outburst is unknown.